Navi Mumbai Airport Takes Flight: Commercial Operations Begin with 30 Daily Flights

• Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) commenced commercial operations on December 25, 2025, with a phased launch.
• Initially, NMIA handles 30 flights daily (15 arrivals, 15 departures) by IndiGo, Air India Express, Akasa Air, and Star Air.
• Jeet Adani stated operations will ramp up to full capacity and high intensity by February after addressing initial snags.
• Adani Group plans ₹1 lakh crore investment in airport expansion over 5 years, exploring IPO or demerger.
• NMIA is Adani Group's eighth airport, solidifying its position as India's largest private airport operator.

Why It Matters: Navi Mumbai International Airport begins operations, enhancing Mumbai's aviation capacity and Adani's portfolio.